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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.84, 1,047.45 and 390.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.84, 1,047.45 and 390.83 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.84 : 1,047.45 = 390.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.84/1,047.45 = 390.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.84x = 1,047.45 × 390.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.84x = 409,369.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,369.65/698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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